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Why try andimprove wellness in the worksite? Or ….If it doesn’t make cents, it doesn’t make sense! 6

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Return on InvestmentMost studies show a return on investment (ROI) of $2 to $5 for every $1 invested.ROI usually includes: Absenteeism Medical & Pharmacy costs Presenteeism Worker’s Comp and disability time 7

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Initial Consideration – What’s Your Role?Which comes 1st? Or1) Identify what you can do so you have visibility, credibility and a role.2) Figure out who are the partners and facilitators are that you need and that might need you.3) Figure out what they need and whether you can provide it. 8

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Our Role vs. Partner Role Resources/ Direct Education / General Outreach, Awareness Technical TA, Assistance Consulting1) You need to provide them with something (Awareness is not enough –What can give them that they don’t already have that will help make it happen?)2) You may only get 1 shot – so be ready before you “launch”! 9

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Survey QuestionsAsked Questions in Four Areas:1. General info Size & type of Company2. Companies without a program Why not? Stage of consideration for a program What would influence starting a program Ranking of key program components 12

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Lessons Learned:Implementation and effectiveness of evidence-based interventionsPolicy Policy changes are most easily implemented with wellness representatives in administrative roles. Policy changes should be realistic. Timing and persistence are crucial. May have to come back later to implement.Environment Most popular environmental changes = healthy foods at company functions. Point-of-decision prompts were also initiated by many worksites.Most Wellness Programs Gravitated to 23 Activities

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Worksite Wellness Resource Kit…Already doing outreach - What’s in it for me in working with clients? It’s a potential foot in the door Tool to add to your list of services Based on proven practices = Higher success rate It can easily be integrated into what you’re already doing, for example …. Just because….. it’s the right thing to do!And ………It’s FREE! 27

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WI Worksite Wellness Resource KitWhat it’s designed to do ….. Step-by-step process for comprehensive worksite wellness General description of program components and links to best resources Focus is on chronic disease preventionWhat it doesn’t do ….. Detailed content on “programming” Focus on safety & injury prevention 30

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What is Worksite Wellness? ….……Depends on who you ask.A three pronged complete program = Health Fairs Lunch & Learns Payroll Stuffers They don’t know what or they don’t Program Activities know Policy Change Environmental Change 42

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So What?Evaluation:• 3200 hard copies of the kit distributed• 30,000 downloads kit• over 250,000 hits• 15 workshops, 700+ participants;• Percent of workshop participants who rated the workshop as either good or excellent = 92%• Number of winners of Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award (2008-10 = 59)• Annual survey of kit users (N=157 response subset from email list of 700+): • 1264 worksites reached: 133 own worksites + 1131 outreach worksites• 204,813 employees reached based on number of worksites and their employees using the kit (117,088) plus number of employees served by outreach agents using the kit (87,725). • 76% rated kit content as “very useful” or “extremely useful” 66

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“Wisconsin Worksite Wellness Resource Kit” – How Can I Get A Copy?On the Web at: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/health/physic alactivity/Sites/Worksitekit.htm Or you can Google “WI Physical Activity”Via hard copy Fill Out Online Order Form 67